November 8th, 2022 - Many of our customers had the good fortune over the years to interact with one of our company’s founders, Blair Osborn. It’s a very sad day for me, as I’m here to share the news with you that Blair passed away over the weekend of October... Read More
October 7th, 2022 - Olympic Hot Tub, retailer of hot tubs, swim spas and accessories, kicks off its 6th Annual Founder’s Event. The event honors founders Alice Cunningham and Blair Osborn and their legacy of giving. This year, Olympic Hot Tub is raising funds for three organizations that provide emergency... Read More
July 5th, 2022 - Olympic Hot Tub, the exclusive Puget Sound dealer of Hot Spring Spas, has been looking for a location to service their current and future Sequim clients for over a year. The search is over! Olympic’s stunning new showroom is located at Rock Plaza on Old Olympic... Read More
June 1st, 2022 - Don Riling, President of Olympic Hot Tub , had the great pleasure of presenting a check for $34,700 to Liliya Kovalenko from the Ukrainian Association of Washington State (UAWS) . Olympic donated funds from the sale of every Hot Spring Spa, Freeflow Spa, Vita Swim Spa... Read More
From April 1 – April 30, 2022, during its 6th Annual Honoring Heroes Event, Olympic Hot Tub has chosen to honor and support the Ukrainian Association of Washington State. Funds from the Association will help deliver medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine, support civilians in lifesaving tactical medicine, and will... Read More
(Seattle, WA—October 4, 2021) Olympic Hot Tub kicks off its 5th Annual Founder’s Event. The event honors founders Alice Cunningham and Blair Osborn and their legacy of giving. This year, Olympic Hot Tub is raising funds for Pioneer Human Services. Pioneer empowers those coming out of incarceration and gives them... Read More
EVERETT, WA July 6th, 2021- Olympic Hot Tub built their first Everett showroom in 1986 in the Nielsen Center on SE Everett Mall Way. For 35 years, Olympic has been the only hot tub company with a consistent presence in Everett. And now they have moved to a new home... Read More
Honoring Nurses Olympic Hot Tub’s annual fundraiser helps local frontline workers Every April since 2017, Olympic Hot Tub in Seattle hosts its Honoring Heroes fundraiser to give back to the community the company has been a part of for more than 40 years. This year, proceeds were designated for the Washington State... Read More
Thanks to Olympic Hot Tub for raising $45,050 in support of…. Read More
Event Honors Washington State Nurses Emergency Assistance Fund Donation Goal is $22,000 SEATTLE WA - Washington’s Frontline Nurses have been battling COVID 19 for over a year and they’re exhausted. Many have fallen ill, but incredibly, when they quarantine, many must use their own paid sick leave to keep their... Read More
SEATTLE, WA - Are you more than ready to take a swim, but the closest lap lane seems like a lifetime away? Grab your goggles, Olympic Hot Tub has the answer. In keeping with their tradition of offering health and wellness through water, Olympic is now carrying the xStream line... Read More
Olympic Hot Tub kicks off its 4th Annual Founder’s Event by shining a light to help end hunger by supporting three regional food banks serving communities in the Puget Sound area. The event honors founders Alice Cunningham and Blair Osborn and their legacy of giving. This year Olympic Hot Tub... Read More
Proceeds to be Donated to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fisher House This July, Olympic Hot Tub kicks off its 4th annual “Honoring Heroes” event to support charities serving people tied to either the military, police, fire or teachers. This year’s beneficiary is Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Fisher House. “Courage, bravery,... Read More
Event Benefits the Water for a Warrior organization. Donation Goal is $15,000 SEATTLE WA - Olympic Hot Tub launches its annual “Honoring Heroes” event, which will run from April 2-30, 2019. This year’s efforts will honor and support the Water for a Warrior organization. Olympic Hot Tub will donate a... Read More
March 19, 2019 - SEATTLE, WASH — Olympic Hot Tub is proud to announce it has been inducted into the AQUA 100, an exclusive honor bestowed to just 10 North American pool and spa retailers each year. The AQUA 100, presented by AQUA Magazine, is an industry-leading competition designed to... Read More
Spa Water Care Company Awards Best Retailers of 2018 LAS VEGAS, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SilkBalance, a leader in the pool and spa industry, celebrated its 10th anniversary with an awards ceremony for the best authorized retailers at the 2018 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in Las Vegas. Highlighting the winners was Don... Read More
SEATTLE WA - Olympic Hot Tub hosts its annual Founder’s Event from October 1 to 31, 2018 to honor company founders Alice Cunningham and Blair Osborn. Olympic Hot Tub will donate a portion of each Hot Spring Spa, Finnleo Sauna, Freeflow Spa and Covana Automated Gazebo sold in the month... Read More
SEATTLE WA – Olympic Hot Tub celebrates its 41st anniversary with a grand opening celebration at their new retail store in Woodinville. At 10 a.m. on August 4th the newest 3400-square foot showroom, located at 17622 140th Ave NE, Woodinville WA, will open their doors to the public for the... Read More
How Retail Stars, the industry and SpaRetailer has changed since the magazine started 10 years ago. As they always have, our Retail Stars represent trends industry wide. And after a decade of recognizing the top retailers in the hot tub industry, we check in to see what some of them... Read More
"Our relentless pursuit of making the best hot tub in the world was just one way we got there. We also partner with the absolute best hot tub dealers in North America. Not only are our dealers committed to delivering a fantastic shopping experience, but they also give back to... Read More
"In October, Olympic Hot Tub kicks off its first annual Founder’s Event by shining a light to help end hunger supporting three regional food banks serving communities in the Puget Sound area. The event honors founders Alice Cunningham, and Blair Osborn and their legacy of giving. This year’s beneficiaries include... Read More
"Discretionary spending has increased over the past few years as the US economy recovers. This is good news for hot tub retailers, who saw sales growth across the industry in 2016. However, this also spells increased competition between other discretionary markets, including RVs, boats, and travel. How can spa retailers... Read More
Fisher House, a temporary home-like residence for families of active and veteran service members who are receiving extended medical care at Madigan Army Medical Center, received $22,250 over the weekend from Olympic Hot Tub. Company owner Don Riling says, “Olympic Hot Tub’s focus is on wellness, so it's an honor... Read More
Olympic Hot Tub returns to Lake Union, where 40 years ago in 1977 Blair Osborn & Alice Cunningham introduced hot tubs to Seattle eventually growing their business to include five stores around the Puget Sound region. As a nod to the Olympic Hot Tub legacy, new owner Don Riling (a... Read More
"Many pool and spa companies aspire to be all things to all people — a one-stop-shop, so to speak, for swimming pools, hot tubs, patio furniture, landscaping, decking and more. While the "more is better" philosophy works for some, it's certainly not for everyone. In fact, with the birth of... Read More
"Looking for another sure way to improve your spa business’s cash flow? When was the last time you looked at your average number of days to turn inventory? Spa Retailer recently published an article on the SR Panel’s Most Important Numbers where Don Riling, owner of Olympic Hot Tub from... Read More
"On a recent sunny summer day, “View From the Top” checked in with Don Riling, the new president of Olympic Hot Tub, a Seattle-based retailer. The topic was (surprise!) hot tubs, and in a short Q&A, he shared some observations. Here are excerpts: Q: You’ve been at Olympic Hot Tub... Read More
"When spa sales slow, as they have recently, dealers tend to look to past customers to make up some of the difference. One common strategy is to increase sales of replacement covers and lifters, and an excellent way to do that is through direct mail. The keys to a good... Read More
The recreational dream on wheels lit up the showroom: a $50,000 minivan with enough seating to lose a basketball star and enough extra gizmos to keep everyone in the family happily occupied. The parents and their two kids eagerly climbed inside — only to find that the overhead TV had... Read More
